How to replace exhaust manifold?

Tiny
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  • 1997 FORD E-SERIES VAN
  • 5.4L
  • V8
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 225,783 MILES
Broken exhaust manifold.
Sunday, March 28th, 2021 AT 1:20 PM

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Tiny
DANNY L
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Hello, I'm Danny.

Here is the information you requested. Here is an exhaust system tutorial for you to view:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/exhaust-system-removal

I've attached picture steps below for exhaust manifold replacement on both the left and right side on your van. Hope this helps and thanks for using 2CarPros.
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Sunday, March 28th, 2021 AT 2:58 PM
Tiny
STEVE W.
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To add to Danny's answer.

If the manifold bolts are broken you can get a template that allows for them to be drilled out if they are broken even with the cylinder head as often happens. If you have access to a torch and welder you can sometimes weld a nut on the broken piece and heat it up to remove it. If you have the typical cracked manifolds there are a couple aftermarket ones that last a bit longer, but they are more money.

A couple videos on them.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZVQJhGRq-5E
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PR--aWBZ3hs

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Sunday, March 28th, 2021 AT 3:06 PM

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